Scary Eyeball Cheese Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Not only are these a delicious, savory thumbprint made with sharp cheddar and green olives, but they also look a lot like a spooky monster’s eyeballs.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 92kcal

Author Lise Sullivan Ode

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 large egg room temperature
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese grated
Few drops of hot sauce if desired
1 jar green olives with pimento centers drained (about 30 olives)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the butter, egg, cheese and hot sauce (if using).
Add the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon as much as you can, then use your hands to completely incorporate the dough.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on large, parchment lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 5-7 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Remove cookies from the oven and press centers in slightly with the handle of a wooden spoon or your thumb. Place an olive into the center of each cookie. Continue baking for another 5-7 minutes or until set. Let cool and serve. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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